Getting the mail through - Reading Level T

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Getting the mail through

Class*
Student
Today you are taking a short test so that you and your teacher can see how well you understand the information in the books you have been reading.

Your teacher will ask you to read one of the texts on the screen. You will then answer five questions so that your teacher will know how well you understand what you read.

You can read the text as many times as you like when you are looking for the information you need to answer the questions.

Check one box to answer each question.

When you have finished, press the send button and your answers will be sent to your teacher.

Question 1
Why is transporting mail to remote communities important?*
- A People need to get food.
- B People need to pay bills on time.
- C Pilots need to do the mail run.
- D People need to communicate with the outside world.
Question 2
How far away is Boulia from Port Augusta?*
- A It is about 2,500 miles.
- B It is about 1,615 miles.
- C It is about 800 miles.
- D It is about 3,000 miles.
Question 3
Which stop on the mail run is Birdsville?*
- A It is stop 5.
- B It is stop 3.
- C It is stop 2.
- D It is stop 1.
Question 4
“A pilot delivers mail to people in the Australian outback.” What does the word <strong>outback</strong> mean?*
- A remote country
- B no internet
- C a long way from stores
- D cattle and sheep ranches
Question 5
“Antarctica is a very isolated place.” What does the word <strong>isolated</strong> mean?*
- A very, very cold
- B far away from other regions
- C near the South Pole
- D very harsh weather